Modifications to an Philips model PRM-80 to convert its operation from commercial VHF low band (70-85 MHz) to 6 metre Amateur band
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The Philips PRM80 E banders. There are several versions apparently.
The prm8010,8020 is not a simple re-program and a tweak
If you program 53Mhz into an 8010 with the modified fpp software it will run at around 73Mhz.
It is a major piece of modification and the insertion of an 8mhz reference crystal.
The prm8025 and 8030 can be done with either an 8mhz rock or new firmware and the same RF modifications as the 8010
Approx 11 coils need re-winding and about 14 caps require changing.
refer to:

Matt VK3VS (VK3SMB)'s PRM80 conversion to 6 metre Amateur band page
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Replacing the incandescent globes in the PRM-80 heads for the LCD backlighting.
The globes die after some time and you will not find any replacements, so I removed and converted to green LEDs,
I used some miniature gree LEDS, that run nicely at 2.1v @ 16mA each. The LEDs will draw less power and reduce the
heat build up in the head, that way I still get backlighting for the LCD display with less current drawn and less
heat produced.
For the 10 Channel head, it used a long tube globe, fed by 8.5v via a 220 ohm resistor, since there was space
where the long tube globe had been I soldered four LEDs in series to provide the 8.4v drop, therefore I coiuld bypass
the 220 ohm resistor. When you bend the cathode end of the LED array, bend it around to keep it away from the
plastic flat cable connector so you still disconnect the cable .
First photos shows the 10 channel head and the old tube globe and the new four LED array, followed by photo of the
LEDs during installation.
For the 61 channel head, it used two globes, each fed via their own 22 ohm resistor, since these are normla shaped globes
I could only replace with a single LED. With the calculations based on 2.1v @ 16mA, I needed about 440 Ohm, as there was already 22 Ohm,
I only needed about 420 Ohm to be added in series, which I did. I also filed down the LED bezel to put a sloping face directing
the light from the LED towards the LCD glass. On the 10 channel head I could have done this, but with four LEDs it had enough
light sprayed to backlight the LCD nicely. With this head and just two LEDs it was not as lit as I had hoped, but enough to see the
the display in total darkness. The anode end of the LED gets bent over, trimmed and the resistor folded to solder the anode end
of the LED and to the existing ground solder spot.
These photos show the 61 channel head with old globes and new LEDS followed by photo of the LEDs installed
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NOTE: only licensed Amateur Radio operators can operate this modified equipment on assigned Amateur frequencies/bands.